What if boundaries aren’t about pushing people away… but about loving them better?

In this episode of the Simply 1% Love Series, we break down one of the most misunderstood topics in relationships: boundaries.

We explore the difference between control and clarity, why distress tolerance and resilience are essential for healthy love, and how your relationships shift when you create your “first family.” Through real-life stories (from sports trash talk to in-laws to marriage), we unpack what it actually looks like to say, “We’re not doing that,” in a way that builds connection instead of destroying it.

You’ll learn:

• Why boundaries are not rules for other people
• How reacting vs. responding changes everything
• What happens when growth creates temporary distance
• Why honoring someone’s boundary can be one of the deepest expressions of love
• How to build resilience instead of becoming overly rigid
• This conversation is honest, funny, raw — and practical.

✨ Your Simply 1% shift this week:

If someone shares a boundary with you, pause. Get curious before you defend.

Because love isn’t control.

It’s clarity.

And sometimes it’s silence.

In our first-ever listener interview, Meredith sits down with Kerri to talk about what growth actually looks like in real life.

Together, they explore how Kerri’s understanding of love has evolved — from earning love through performance to choosing relationships rooted in respect and trust. They unpack romantic patterns, performance-based approval, redefining success, and what it means to feel at home in yourself and with someone else.

This conversation is about courage.

About self-trust.

And about what happens when all those 1% shifts add up — and you trust yourself enough to grow.

In this episode of Simply 1%, Meredith and Wendolyn continue the love series by exploring what actually sustains a relationship over time—especially after the early spark fades. They break down the three pillars Meredith uses with couples: Friends (philia), Lovers (eros), and Partners (agape), and explain why chemistry alone isn’t designed to carry a relationship long-term.

The conversation focuses on how lasting couples build connection through intentional time, shared investment, emotional intimacy, and repair. Rather than chasing intensity, thriving relationships balance structure and play, effort and intention, vulnerability and laughter.

This week’s 1% shift: Notice where connection has become automatic or assumed—and practice showing up with intention in the small moments that matter most.

What do we really mean when we say “I love you”?

In this kickoff episode of our Love Series, we slow the whole thing down and get honest about how loaded the word love has become-because we use it for everything: our kids, our partners, our friends… and yes, tacos, movies, and thrift stores. No wonder relationships get confusing.

We talk about why love isn’t just a feeling (and why that “rush” doesn’t last forever), how real love evolves into something deeper—safety, care, friendship, trust, respect, laughter, and the everyday choices that build a life together. Wendolyn shares her definition of love (“I want better for you than I want for myself”) and the way sacrifice shows up in parenting and partnership. Meredith breaks down why expecting one person to be everything sets us up to feel disappointed, and how clarity around needs, boundaries, and love languages can shift everything.

You’ll leave with a simple 1% question to sit with this week: What does love look like to me—and what does it look like to you?

If you’ve ever felt torn between honoring the people in your life and trusting your own voice, we made this episode for you.

This conversation is about clarity—around whose opinions are actually shaping your decisions and whether those voices are helping you grow or quietly keeping you stuck. We talk about what it means to stop carrying advice that was never meant to guide your life and how to start choosing influence with intention.

We want you to walk away with permission to reevaluate who has access to your inner world, language for navigating complicated family dynamics, and confidence in knowing that maturity isn’t about cutting people off—it’s about choosing wisely who gets a seat at your table.

This isn’t about pushing people away.

It’s about finally sitting in your own seat.

If you’re entering a new season, questioning old patterns, or feeling the weight of too many voices in your head, this episode is for you.

What happens when we stop asking surface questions and start asking intentional ones?

In this episode of Simply 1%, we explore how curiosity—not assumptions—creates real connection. Through personal stories, family reflections, and lived experiences, we unpack why being “the authority” in conversations often shuts people down—and how shifting from shoulds to wants opens the door to belonging, self-discovery, and grace.

This conversation invites you to slow down, listen differently, and ask questions that help people feel seen and heard—including yourself.

✨ If you want deeper relationships, more meaningful conversations, and a gentler way to engage with others, this episode is for you.

Here are some connecting questions:

If you could press pause on real life for one year and live anywhere—no responsibilities following you—where would you go and why?

What’s something you’re really into right now?

What’s something small that’s been giving you a lot of joy lately?

If money, education, and logistics weren’t barriers, what would you choose to do?

What happens when we stop asking surface questions and start asking intentional ones?

In this episode of Simply 1%, we explore how curiosity—not assumptions—creates real connection. Through personal stories, family reflections, and lived experiences, we unpack why being “the authority” in conversations often shuts people down—and how shifting from shoulds to wants opens the door to belonging, self-discovery, and grace.

This conversation invites you to slow down, listen differently, and ask questions that help people feel seen and heard—including yourself.

✨ If you want deeper relationships, more meaningful conversations, and a gentler way to engage with others, this episode is for you.

Here are some connecting questions:

If you could press pause on real life for one year and live anywhere—no responsibilities following you—where would you go and why?

What’s something you’re really into right now?

What’s something small that’s been giving you a lot of joy lately?

If money, education, and logistics weren’t barriers, what would you choose to do?

Join Meredith and Wendolyn as they dive into a candid and humorous conversation about their holiday traditions, personal anecdotes, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. From discussing favorite musicals to sharing stories of youthful misadventures, this episode is filled with laughter, reflection, and a touch of nostalgia.

Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a light-hearted, relatable conversation during the festive season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Meredith & Wendolyn.

Words shape how we think, connect, and grow. They shape our character—and the way we see ourselves and others.

In this episode of Simply 1%, we sit down to talk about why what we say — and how we say it — matters so deeply in parenting, relationships, and everyday life. We explore how language shapes connection, how tone can either invite safety or shut someone down, and why teaching children self-advocacy and values starts with the words we model.

We share why communication isn’t just about being heard — it’s about learning a new language of clarity, curiosity, and care. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever wondered why good intentions still land wrong, or how small shifts in language can change the emotional temperature of a relationship.

Because communication isn’t about saying more.

It’s about saying it so it can be heard.

This week, Wendolyn and I invited our friend Amanda to join us for a deeply honest and meaningful conversation about something we talk about all the time: Who sits at your table?

We explored what it really means to look at the relationships in your life — the people who pour into you, the ones who drain you, and the ones who shape how you show up in the world. Together, we talked about discernment, energy, vulnerability, and how to tell when a relationship is actually supporting your growth… and when it’s quietly holding you back.

We shared our own stories of giving, receiving, burnout, boundaries, and learning how to recognize life-giving connections. We also dug into the importance of rest, having a teachable spirit, and what it means to evaluate your support system with honesty and compassion.

It’s a warm, reflective conversation that invites you to look at your own table — who’s there, why they’re there, and what you may need as you grow into the next version of yourself.

• Why we’re talking about “tables” and how this metaphor helps you understand your relationships

• How we discern who belongs close to us

• What life-giving relationships feel like

• Why giving and receiving must stay balanced

• How we recognize toxic or draining dynamics

• What it means to be teachable, vulnerable, and self-aware

• Why rest and boundaries are essential

• How evaluating your relationships helps you grow

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